Republic Airways to Host Recruiting Sessions in the Denver Metro Area As It Launches Plans to Hire More Than 200 Flight Attendants in Preparation for Its 2007-2008 Expansion
Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ:RJET) announced today that it will be hosting a series of recruiting sessions in the Denver Metro area as part of its announced plans to grow its flight attendant workforce by more than 200.
All three of Republic’s carriers — Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America — expect to add Flight Attendants thanks to the company’s strong partnerships with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, US Airways, Continental Airlines and beginning in March of this year, Denver based Frontier Airlines. The company’s existing flight attendant workforce of approximately 1,100 is expected to grow to 1,600 by 2008.
Republic Airway’s Republic Airlines subsidiary will have major operations at Denver International Airport when it begins its partnership with Frontier Airlines on March 4, 2007. Republic Airlines will operate 17, seventy-six seat Embraer 170 aircraft for Frontier Airlines when the last aircraft is delivered in December 2008.
“The regional airline industry continues to generate the bulk of the growth and jobs in aviation, and as we lead the sector in expanding and flying even larger jets, we are excited about the future of the airline and the opportunities for our employees,” said Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford. “Our new relationship with Frontier Airlines will create expanded employment opportunities for candidates interested in joining a growing company on the leading edge of the regional airline industry.”
Open house recruiting sessions will be held January 18th at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm as well as 10:00 am on January 19th at 10:00 am at The Renaissance Denver Hotel located at 3801 Quebec Street in Denver. Take I-70 West. Exit #278 South. Stay right and go across Smith Road. Hotel is on right 1/8 of mile ahead. Please note the doors to all recruiting sessions will close promptly at the beginning of the session.
Candidates must be 19 years of age with a high school diploma/GED, customer service skills and good communication skills. Please complete an on-line application and bring two valid forms of ID to the Arlington Employment Center. The employment package includes paid training, generous health insurance and related benefits, as well as travel benefits. For more information and to complete an on-line application candidates should visit our employment website at http://jobs.rjet.com
The three Republic-owned airlines operate a series of flight attendant crew bases at Indianapolis, Louisville, Buffalo, Greensboro, St. Louis, New York LaGuardia, Columbus, Richmond, Chicago O’Hare, Washington Reagan National Airport, Pittsburgh, Orlando and beginning in March Denver, Colorado. New hire flight attendants must be willing to relocate initially to any of these bases, but if eligible, can bid for openings at a preferred base. The company works with flight attendants to help them secure their preferred base as quickly as possible.
About Republic Airways Holdings
Republic Airways Holdings, based in Indianapolis, Indiana is an airline holding company that owns Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America. The airlines offer scheduled passenger service on approximately 1,000 flights daily to 90 cities in 35 states, Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through airline services agreements with five major U.S. airlines. All of the airlines’ flights are operated under their major airline partner brand, such as AmericanConnection, Continental Express, Delta Connection, United Express and US Airways Express. The airlines currently employ approximately 3,700 aviation professionals and operate 173 regional jet aircraft. For more in-depth information on Republic Airways Holdings please visit our website at www.RJET.com